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Tuesday, February 14 - A UFO hat trick; arresting Turkish builders; NOT hugging cows for Valentine’s Day; and Aussie Superbowl history made.


Season 4 Episode 671


Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.


‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

 

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.


Fun. Free. Fresh. 


LINKS

Fundraising ideas for kids: https://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/save-the-childrens-charity-work/charity-fundraising-ideas

Emergency Action Alliance: https://emergencyaction.org.au/turkeysyriaearthquake

Red Cross earthquake appeal: https://www.redcross.org.au/earthquakes/

UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.au/donate/syria-turkiye-earthquake


Your Shortcut to … Valentine’s Day https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/valentines-day/ 


Dig Deeper: 

National Apology to the Stolen Generations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiLnsFyAVqE 

Closing the Gap targets (includes true/false quiz data): https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/national-agreement/targets 

The story behind Hindu Worship of cows (Short on time? Start at 4:25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ0ZVXMReBg

An animated guide to Hinduism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlBEEuYIWwY 



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